CompTIA A+

The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The exams cover maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers.

CompTIA A+ certifies that your entry-level IT staff has the right skills to successfully get the job done. CompTIA A+ certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in IT helpdesk and remote support.

The CompTIA A+ is a vendor neutral course that validates your knowledge and skills that are necessary to implement computer technology, installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and the communication skills and professionalism required of all entry-level IT professionals.

In order to receive CompTIA A+ certification, a candidate must pass two exams.

The first exam (220-801) tests knowledge of networking, laptops, printers and operational procedures.

The second exam (220-802) focuses on operating systems, security, mobile devices and troubleshooting.

Exam Name

CompTIA A+ Essentials, CompTIA A+ Practical Application

Exam Code

220-801, 220-802

Duration

90 Minutes each

Type of questions

Multiple choice and performance based

Passing score

CompTIA A+ 220-801: 675 (on a scale of 900)

CompTIA A+ 220-802: 700 (on a scale of 900)

You can take your exam at our Pearson VUE test center.

Jobs that use CompTIA A+

Technical support specialist

Field service technician

IT support technician

IT support administrator

IT support specialist

CompTIA A+: Is a good starting point for beginners who would like to scale upwards to server side of IT (Core Infrastructure server). Two of the most praised qualifications for servers are, MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Associates) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Expert).

MCSA and MCSE are qualifications required to start as junior administrator and move upward as server engineer.

Refer to our server section under technical certification for more information.